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by mherrmann 3031 days ago
> Because we’re the richest country in the world

Are you? When I just Googled "richest country in the world", not a single result placed the US in #1.
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uiri 3031 days ago
Yeah, I don' think that statement holds up to scrutiny at all.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if the median salary in the US was higher than the median salary in Luxembourg/Ireland/Singapore/Brunei/oil-rich-middle-east. Along with a lower tax burden resulting in higher net pay.

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odammit 3031 days ago
I assumed they meant largest economy?
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